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Sole-Source Justification for Acquisition Support Services

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70Z02326I91230002Federal

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The Department of Homeland Security, specifically Hq Contract Operations, is issuing a sole-source justification for acquisition support services under solicitation 70Z02326I91230002. This action is based on an exception to fair opportunity under RFO 16.507-6(b)(3), as the requested work is a logical follow-on to an original order. The services will be provided by OCT Consulting, LLC, whose initial task order was previously competed among 8(a) contract holders under GSA OASIS. The contract falls under NAICS code 541611 and will be performed in the District of Columbia. Ryan W. Shaughnessy serves as the primary point of contact for this requirement. This procurement ensures continuity of services by leveraging a previously competed award that was established in accordance with FAR Part 16.

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DHS sole-source acquisition support services awarded to OCT Consulting, LLC in Washington DC.

Agency

Department Of Homeland Security → Hq Contract Operations (CG-912)(000

NAICS

541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

Place of Performance

DC, 20593, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Justification+for+an+Exception+to+Fair+Opportunity+Acquisition+Support+Bridge+Logical+Follow-on_REDACTED.pdf

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PostedSep 24

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AwardedOct 3

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AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Hq Contract Operations (CG-912)(000

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20593, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Hq Contract Operations (CG-912)(000

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20593, USA

Contacts

Ryan W. Shaughnessy

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This is a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity under RFO 16.507-6(b)(3) – The new work is a logical follow-on to an original order, and the order was placed in accordance with the fair opportunity process and was not issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures.
The previous task order with OCT Consulting, LLC. was originally competed among 8(a) contract holders under GSA OASIS in accordance with the fair opportunity process under FAR Part 16.
See attached Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity

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